How far is Caliente, NV from Mesquite, NV?
The driving distance from Caliente, NV to Mesquite, NV is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nevada, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caliente and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caliente and Mesquite.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 9 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
97 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Spring Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
13 mi · 19 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Panaca-Modena Road
19.3 mi · 22 min · Panaca-Modena Road
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Continue on West 200 North
25.1 mi · 29 min · West 200 North
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Turn right onto North Beryl Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · North Beryl Highway
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Turn left
33 mi · 40 min
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Turn slight right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluff Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bluff Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Dixie Drive
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 15 South: Dixie Drive
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 South
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 40 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
1479 ft · 17 sec · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Boulevard, Sandhill Boulevard
3078 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sandhill Boulevard
3082 ft · 1 min · Sandhill Boulevard
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Turn right onto East First North Street
715 ft · 31 sec · East First North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East First North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caliente and Mesquite.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Caliente and Mostly Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caliente to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bunkerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Caliente and 74.1 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.89 one way or $51.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Caliente and Mostly Sunny near Mesquite.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caliente and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 61.04 mi (98.24 km).
#1 Caliente
City in Nevada, United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.6149600, -114.5119400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mesquite
City in Nevada
| Population | 20,438 |
| Coordinates | 36.8055300, -114.0671900 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 1st North Street (-114.067189, 36.805353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $25.89 | $51.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $27.92 | $55.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $29.11 | $58.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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